Where can I find a snowy cabin for a winter getaway?

Submitted by ideclareBANKRUPTCY_ t3_zezpxc in Pennsylvania

My wife and I are from the south and are looking to get a cabin in PA for a long weekend getaway with our pets this winter. We’d love to go somewhere we can see a decent amount of snow and enjoy the peace of nature without being too secluded from society or risk being completely snowed in.

We’re still pretty new to PA and haven’t explored the state much outside of Philly. Where should we go to enjoy a cozy forest snow sometime in January or February?

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Castor_and_Pollux123 t1_izahe14 wrote

Are you trying to finish off that novel of yours?

Just remember, stay away from Room 237, ok?

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malepitt t1_iz9arn3 wrote

PA state parks have a number of cabins for rent; some of them are open in the winter. There are a number of caveats, mainly that weekends get snapped up far in advance, and ones near snowy (ski) areas and major metro areas are booked. But the system does allow for late cancellations without much penalty, so it's worth checking for cabins to come available. If you include out of the way areas, there can be a ton of stuff still available even on weekends (e.g. Pymatuning State Park, bunch of heated cabins, full kitchen, indoor bathroom, sleeps 6, pets allowed) https://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/pymatuning-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=PA&parkId=880226#sr_a

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malepitt t1_iz9b11z wrote

It goes without saying that you should probably check a snow cover map beforehand.

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Ameyring2 t1_izdypzc wrote

As I recall, cabins have bunk style beds. I've stayed in rustic and ones with kitchens. Do any have full, queen, king beds?

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malepitt t1_ize1kni wrote

Yes, larger improved cabins which sleep six or more can have one BR with bunk beds, and a second BR with a queen. Cabin details on the reservation site should specify, and frequently include photos

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IamSauerKraut t1_iz9xvah wrote

If you want snow, head to the mountains of Vermont or New Hampshire or upstate NY near Lake Placid. No guarantees of snow in PA.

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Financial_Lime_252 t1_izbwug9 wrote

I’ll add that there are no guarantees up there either as it’s possible there could be a warm spell, but you will most likely be seeing snow.

In PA it’s more likely that there would be no snow than the winter wonderland you’re envisioning. So yeah, go north. Northern Vermont generally gets the most snow.

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axeville t1_iza1u1q wrote

Amtrak Vermonter or Montreal

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IamSauerKraut t1_iza78vp wrote

Vermonter, Ethan Allen and Adirondack both sound pretty scenic. But how does one get from the station to the cabin?

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newworldman1070 t1_iza9hey wrote

I was ice fishing lake George this spring and the Amtrak Adirondack wasn’t running.

Their website says they’ve resumed service, but it looks to be extremely limited. The stations from Ticonderoga up to Plattsburgh as essentially phone booths.

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axeville t1_izbfpop wrote

I think the Vermont train is pretty busy w nyc people heading to ski. There is a stop at rutland for killington area as I recall.

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lehigh_larry t1_iz9d87p wrote

VRBO or AirBnb in the northwestern part of the state will have what you’re looking for.

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Hib3rnian t1_iz9axk7 wrote

Airbnb, focus on the northwestern region of the state

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lemonsforbrunch t1_izdghzl wrote

Cook’s Forest. There’s a private place next to the forest with cabins and rooms, and when we were there 7+ years ago, awesome food

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Plastic-Lawfulness55 t1_izave50 wrote

Sylvania Tree Farm up along the river near Delawate Water Gap used to have rentals of various types and sizes, very well run

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Low-Bug-9145 t1_izd6mo6 wrote

The poconos is nice and beautiful when it snows but can’t always count on snow in pa.

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Blexcr0id t1_izdt6qa wrote

I stayed in a little cabin at Forest Ridge Cabins and Campgrounds a few years ago near Cooks Forest in Marienville, PA. I enjoyed my stay.

www.ForestRidgeCabins.com

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